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Explorer

Ref. 14270

discontinuedSapphire 36mmDocumentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

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First sapphire-crystal Explorer. Early 'blackout' dials with black-painted 3/6/9 are a sought sub-variant.

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Explorer
Reference
14270
Production
1989–2001
Caliber
3000
Case diameter
36mm
Case material
Stainless steel

Related references

Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. 6610

    Explorer · 1030

    1955–1959
  2. 1016

    Explorer · 1560 / 1570

    1963–1989
  3. 14270

    Explorer · 3000

    1989–2001This reference
  4. 114270

    Explorer · 3130

    2001–2010
  5. 214270

    Explorer · 3132

    2010–2021
  6. 124270

    Explorer · 3230

    2021
  7. 124273

    Explorer · 3230

    2021